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CONSTRUCTION SITE <strong>SAFETY</strong><br />
SITE MANAGERS <strong>SAFETY</strong> CHECKLIST<br />
This checklist identifies some of the hazards most commonly found on construction sites. The questions it asks are intended to help you decide<br />
whether your site is a safe and healthy place to work. It is not an exhaustive list. More detailed information can be found in HSG150 Health and<br />
safety in construction and other HSE publications.<br />
Safe places of work<br />
• Can everyone reach their place of work safely, eg are roads, gangways, passageways,<br />
passenger hoists, staircases, ladders and scaffolds in good condition?<br />
• Are there guard rails or equivalent protection to stop falls from open edges on<br />
scaffolds, mobile elevating work platforms, buildings, gangways,<br />
excavations, etc?<br />
• Are holes and openings securely guard railed, provided with an equivalent standard<br />
of edge protection or provided with fixed, clearly marked covers to prevent falls?<br />
• Are structures stable, adequately braced and not overloaded?<br />
• Are all working area and walkways level and free from obstructions such as stored<br />
material and waste?<br />
• Is the site tidy, and are materials stored safely?<br />
• Are there proper arrangements for collecting and disposing of waste materials?<br />
• Is the work adequately lit? Is sufficient additional lighting provided when work is<br />
Manual handling<br />
• Has the risk of manual handling injuries been assessed?<br />
• Are hoists, telehandlers, wheel-barrows and other plant or equipment used so<br />
that manual lifting and handling of heavy objects is kept to a<br />
minimum?<br />
• Are materials such as cement ordered in 25kg bags?<br />
Hoists<br />
• Is the hoist protected by a substantial enclosure to prevent someone from being<br />
struck by any moving part of the hoist or falling down the hoistway?<br />
• Are gates provided at all landings, including ground level?<br />
• Are the gates kept shut except when the platform is at the landing?<br />
• Are the controls arranged so that the hoist can be operated from one position only?<br />
• Is the hoist operator trained and competent?<br />
• Is the hoists safe working load clearly marked?<br />
• If the hoist is for materials only, is there a warning notice on the platform or cage<br />
to stop people riding on it?<br />
• Is the hoist inspected weekly, and thoroughly examined every six months by a<br />
competent person?<br />
• Are the results of inspection recorded?<br />
Cranes and lifting<br />
appliances<br />
• Is the crane on a firm level base?<br />
• Are the safe working loads and corresponding radii known and considered before<br />
any lifting begins?<br />
• If the crane has a capacity of more than 1 tonne, does it have an automatic safe load<br />
indicator that is maintained and inspected weekly?<br />
• Are all operators trained and competent?<br />
• Has the banksman/slinger been trained to give signals and to attach loads correctly?<br />
• Do the operator and banksman find out the weight and centre of gravity of the load<br />
before trying to lift it?<br />
• Are cranes inspected weekly, and thoroughly examined every 14 months by a<br />
competent person?<br />
• Are the results of inspections and examinations recorded?<br />
• Does the crane have a current test certificate?<br />
Plant and machinery<br />
• Is the right plant and machinery being used for the job?<br />
• Are all dangerous parts guarded, eg exposed gears, chain drives,<br />
projecting engine shafts?<br />
• Are guards secured and in good repair?<br />
• Is the machinery maintained in good repair and are all safety devices<br />
operating correctly?<br />
• Are all operators trained and competent?<br />
Traffic and vehicles<br />
• Have separate pedestrian, vehicle access points and routes around the site been<br />
provided? If not, are vehicles and pedestrians kept separate wherever possible?<br />
• Have one-way systems or turning points been provided to minimise the need<br />
for reversing?<br />
• Where vehicles have to reverse, are they controlled by properly trained banksmen?<br />
• Are vehicles maintained; do the steering, handbrake and footbrake work properly?<br />
• Have drivers received proper training?<br />
• Are vehicles securely loaded?<br />
• Are passengers prevented from riding in dangerous positions?<br />
Fire and emergencies<br />
General<br />
• Have emergency procedures been developed, eg evacuating the site in case of fire<br />
or rescue from a confined space?<br />
• Are people on site aware of the procedures?<br />
• Is there means of raising the alarm and does it work?<br />
• Are there adequate escape routes and are these kept clear?<br />
Fire<br />
• Is the quantity of flammable material on site kept to a minimum?<br />
• Are there proper storage areas for flammable liquids and gases,<br />
eg LPG and acetylene?<br />
• Are containers and cylinders returned to these stores at the end of the shift?<br />
• If liquids are transferred from their original containers are the new containers<br />
suitable for flammable materials?<br />
• Is smoking banned in areas where gases or flammable liquids are stored and used?<br />
• Are other ignition sources also prohibited?<br />
• Are gas cylinders and associated equipment in good condition?<br />
• When gas cylinders are not in use, are the valves fully closed?<br />
• Are cylinders stored outside?<br />
• Are adequate bins or skips provided for storing waste?<br />
• Is flammable and combustible waste removed regularly?<br />
• Are the right number and type of fire extinguishers available and accessible?<br />
Hazardous substances<br />
• Have all harmful materials, eg asbestos, lead, solvents, paints etc been identified?<br />
• Have the risks to everyone who might be exposed to these substances been assessed?<br />
• Have precautions been identified and put in place, eg is protective equipment<br />
provided and used; are workers and others who are not protected kept away<br />
from exposure?<br />
Scaffolds<br />
• Are scaffolds erected, altered and dismantled by competent persons?<br />
• Is there safe access to the scaffold platform?<br />
• Are all uprights provided with base plates (and, where necessary, timber sole plates)<br />
or prevented in some other way from slipping or sinking?<br />
• Are all the uprights, ledgers, braces and struts in position?<br />
• Is the scaffold secured to the building or structure in enough places to prevent collapse?<br />
• Are there adequate guard rails and toe boards or an equivalent standard of protection<br />
at every edge from which a person could fall 2m or more?<br />
• Where guard rails and toe boards or similar are used :<br />
- are the toe boards at least 150mm in height?<br />
- is the upper guard rail positioned at a height of at least 910mm above the work area?<br />
- are additional precautions, eg intermediate guard rails or brick guards in place to<br />
ensure that there is no unprotected gap of more than 470mm between the toe board<br />
and upper guard rail?<br />
• Are the working platforms fully boarded and are the boards arranged to avoid tipping<br />
or tripping?<br />
• Are there effective barriers or warning notices in place to stop people using an<br />
incomplete scaffold, eg where working platforms are not fully boarded?<br />
• Has the scaffold been designed and constructed to cope with the materials on it and<br />
are these distributed evenly?<br />
• Does a competent person inspect the scaffold regularly, eg at least once a week;<br />
always after it has been substantially altered, damaged and following extreme weather?<br />
• Are the results of inspections recorded?<br />
Powered access equipment<br />
• Has the equipment been erected by a competent person?<br />
• Is fixed equipment, eg mast climbers, rigidly connected to the structure against<br />
which it is operating?<br />
• Does the working platform have adequate guard rails and toe boards or other barriers<br />
to prevent people and materials falling off?<br />
• Have precautions been taken to prevent people being struck by the moving platform,<br />
projections from the building or falling materials, eg barrier or fence around the base?<br />
• Are the operators trained and competent?<br />
• Is the power supply isolated and the equipment secured at the end of the working day?<br />
Ladders<br />
• Are ladders the right means of access for the job?<br />
• Are all ladders in good condition?<br />
• Are they secured to prevent them slipping sideways or outwards?<br />
• Do ladders rise a sufficient height above their landing place?<br />
If not, are there other hand-holds available?<br />
• Are the ladders positioned so that users donít have to over stretch<br />
or climb over obstacles to work?<br />
• Does the ladder rest against a solid surface and not on fragile or<br />
insecure materials?<br />
Roof work<br />
• Are there enough barriers and is there other edge protection to stop people or<br />
materials falling from roofs?<br />
• Do the roof battens provide safe hand and foot holds? If not, are crawling ladders<br />
or boards provided and used?<br />
• During industrial roofing, are precautions taken to stop people falling from the lead<br />
edge of the roof or from fragile or partially fixed sheets which could give way?<br />
• Are suitable barriers, guard rails or covers, etc provided where people pass or work<br />
near fragile material such as asbestos cement sheets and rooflights?<br />
• Are crawling boards provided where work on fragile materials cannot be avoided?<br />
• Are people excluded from the area below the roof work? If this is not possible, have<br />
additional precautions been taken to stop debris falling onto them?<br />
Excavations<br />
• Is an adequate supply of timber, trench sheets, props or other supporting material<br />
made available before excavation work begins?<br />
• Is this material strong enough to support the sides?<br />
• Is a safe method used for putting in the support, ie one that does not rely on people<br />
working within an unsupported trench?<br />
• If the sides of the excavation are sloped back or battered, is the angle of batter<br />
sufficient to prevent collapse?<br />
• Is there safe access to the excavation, eg by a sufficiently long, secured ladder?<br />
• Are there guard rails or other equivalent protection to stop people falling in?<br />
• Are properly secured stop blocks provided to prevent tipping vehicles falling in?<br />
• Does the excavation affect the stability of neighbouring structures?<br />
• Are materials, spoil or plant stored away from the edge of the excavation in order<br />
to reduce the likelihood of a collapse of the side?<br />
• Is the excavation inspected by a competent person at the start of every shift; and<br />
after any accidental collapse or event likely to have affected its stability?<br />
Protecting the public<br />
• Are the public fenced off or otherwise protected from the work?<br />
• When work has stopped for the day:<br />
- are the gates secured?<br />
- is the perimeter fencing secure and undamaged?<br />
- are all ladders removed or their rungs boarded so that they cannot be used?<br />
- are excavations and openings securely covered or fenced off?<br />
- is all plant immobilised to prevent unauthorised use?<br />
- are bricks and materials safely stacked?<br />
- are flammable or dangerous substances locked away in secure storage places?<br />
Protective Clothing<br />
• Has adequate personal protective equipment, eg hard hats, safety boots, gloves,<br />
goggles, and dust masks been provided?<br />
• Is the equipment in good condition and worn by all who need it?<br />
Welfare<br />
• Have suitable and sufficient numbers of toilets been provided and are they kept clean?<br />
• Are there clean wash basins, warm water, soap and towels?<br />
• Is suitable clothing provided for those who have to work in wet, dirty or otherwise<br />
adverse conditions?<br />
• Are there facilities for changing, drying and storing clothes?<br />
• Is drinking water provided?<br />
• Is there a site hut or other accommodation where workers can sit, make tea and<br />
prepare food?<br />
• Is there adequate first aid provision?<br />
• Are welfare facilities easily and safely accessible to all who need to use them?<br />
Noise<br />
• Are breakers and other plant or machinery fitted with silencers?<br />
• Are barriers erected to reduce the spread of noise?<br />
• Is work sequenced to minimise the number of people exposed to noise?<br />
• Are others not involved in the work kept away?<br />
• Is suitable hearing protection provided and worn in noisy areas?<br />
Electricity<br />
• Is the supply voltage for tools and equipment the lowest necessary for the job<br />
(could battery operated tools and reduced voltage systems, eg 110V, or even lower<br />
in wet conditions, be used)?<br />
• Where mains voltage has to be used, are trip devices, eg residual current devices<br />
(RCDs) provided for all equipment?<br />
• Are RCDs protected from damage, dust and dampness and checked daily by users?<br />
• Are cables and leads protected from by sheathing, protective enclosures or by<br />
positioning away from causes of damage?<br />
• Are all connections to the system properly made and are suitable plugs used?<br />
• Is there an appropriate system of user checks, formal visual examinations by<br />
site managers and combined inspection and test by competent persons for all<br />
tools and equipment?<br />
• Are scaffolders, roofers etc or cranes or other plant, working near or under overhead<br />
lines? Has the electricity supply been turned off, or have other precautions, such<br />
as ‘goal posts’ or taped markers been provided to prevent them contacting the lines?<br />
• Have underground electricity cables been located (with a cable locator and cable<br />
plans), marked, and precautions for safe digging been taken?<br />
DANGER - Emergency stop.<br />
Both arms point upwards with the palms<br />
facing forwards.<br />
H<strong>AND</strong> SIGNALLING<br />
The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations<br />
START - Attention. Start of command.<br />
Both arms are extended horizontally with<br />
the palms facing forwards.<br />
STOP - Interruption. End of movement.<br />
The right arm points upwards with the palm<br />
facing forwards.<br />
END - End of operation.<br />
Both hands are clasped at chest height.<br />
RAISE<br />
The right arm points upwards with the<br />
palm facing forward and slowly makes a<br />
circle.<br />
LOWER<br />
The right arm points downwards with the<br />
palm facing inwards and slowly makes a<br />
circle.<br />
VERTICAL DISTANCE<br />
The hands indicate the relevant distance.<br />
MOVE FORWARDS<br />
Both arms are bent with the palms facing<br />
upwards, and the forearms make slow<br />
movements towards the body.<br />
MOVE BACKWARDS<br />
Both arms are bent with the palms facing<br />
downwards, and the forearms make slow<br />
movements away from the body.<br />
RIGHT - to the signalman‘s.<br />
The right arm is extended more or less<br />
horizontally with the palm facing<br />
downwards and slowly makes small<br />
movements to the right.<br />
LEFT - to the signalman‘s<br />
The left arm is extended more or less<br />
horizontally with the palm facing<br />
downwards and slowly makes small<br />
movements to the left.<br />
HORIZONTAL DISTANCE<br />
The hands indicate the relevant distance.<br />
Hand signals as illustrated in EC Directive 92/58EEC<br />
The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations require all employers to ensure that their<br />
workforce receive suitable training in the meanings of safety signs.<br />
The symbols illustrated below, with their meanings, are those most commonly used for health and safety,<br />
the majority having international recognition status.<br />
The symbols are derived from BS5499 (parts 1 and 5) and/or Directive EC 92/58EEC.<br />
GET TO KNOW THESE SYMBOLS<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Fire extinguisher<br />
BS 5499 (Part 1)<br />
Fire point<br />
BS 5499 (Part 1)<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Directional arrow<br />
BS 5499 (Part 1)<br />
Directional arrow<br />
BS 5499 (Part 1)<br />
Fire alarm call point<br />
BS 5499 (Part 1)<br />
Fire telephone<br />
BS 5499 (Part 1)<br />
Fire hose reel<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Fire hose<br />
BS 5499 (Part 1)<br />
Fire extinguisher<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Emergency fire<br />
telephone<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Ladder<br />
Fire equipment<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
Emergency stop<br />
push-button<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Emergency<br />
telephone<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Directional arrow<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
Directional arrow<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
General safe<br />
condition<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
First aid<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
Slide to open<br />
(handed left)<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
Break to obtain<br />
access<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
Slide to open<br />
(handed right)<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Stretcher<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Safety shower<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Eye wash<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Emergency<br />
exit/escape route<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Emergency exit/escape route<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Emergency exit/escape route<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
Fire exit<br />
(handed right)<br />
Non-illuminated<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
Fire exit<br />
(handed left)<br />
Non-illuminated<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
Fire exit<br />
(handed right)<br />
Self-luminous &<br />
internally-illuminated<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
Fire exit<br />
(handed left)<br />
Self-luminous &<br />
internally-illuminated<br />
Safe procedure<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
No smoking<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Smoking and naked<br />
flames forbidden<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Do not extinguish<br />
with water<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Not drinking water<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
General prohibition<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
No thoroughfare<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
No access for<br />
industrial vehicles<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
Do not operate<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
Do not use ladder<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
No access for<br />
unauthorised<br />
persons<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Do not touch<br />
Prohibition<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
General mandatory<br />
sign<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Eye protection must<br />
be worn<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Head protection<br />
must be worn<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Hearing protection<br />
must be worn<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Respiratory protection<br />
must be worn<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Foot protection<br />
must be worn<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Hand protection<br />
must be worn<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Wear face shield<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Wear safety<br />
harness/belt<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
Sound horn<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
Use guard<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
Wash hands<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
Use adjustable<br />
guard<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
Keep locked<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
Pedestrians must<br />
use this route<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
Safety overalls must<br />
be worn<br />
Mandatory<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
No children<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
No boots<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
No scaffolding<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
Do not use hoist<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
No Running<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
Do not use lift<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5<br />
No eating<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
No radios<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
No cameras<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5<br />
No pacemakers<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5<br />
Do not touch<br />
Warning<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
General hazard<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Risk of electric<br />
shock<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Caution, risk of fire<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Caution, risk of<br />
explosion<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Caution, toxic<br />
hazard<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Caution, corrosive<br />
substance<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Caution, risk of<br />
ionizing radiation<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Caution, non-<br />
ionizing radiation<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Oxidizing materials<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Caution, overhead<br />
load<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Caution, industrial<br />
trucks<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Caution, laser beam<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Caution, trip hazard<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Caution, strong<br />
magnetic field<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Caution, biological<br />
hazard<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Caution, drop<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Low temperature<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Harmful or irritant<br />
material<br />
BS 5378 (Part 3)<br />
Caution, overhead<br />
hazard<br />
(fixed hazard)<br />
BS 5378 (Part 3)<br />
Caution, slippery<br />
surface<br />
BS 5378 (Part 3)<br />
Caution, guard<br />
dog(s)<br />
BS 5378 (Part 3)<br />
Caution, fragile roof<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
Masks must be<br />
worn<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
Anti-static shoes<br />
must be worn<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
Lab coats must be<br />
worn<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
Hi-visability jackets<br />
must be worn<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
Welding masks<br />
must be worn<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
Switch off after use<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Drinking water<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
Emergency stop<br />
push-button<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Emergency<br />
telephone<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
General safe<br />
condition<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
First aid<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
Slide to open<br />
(handed left)<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
Break to obtain<br />
access<br />
BS 5499 (Part 5)<br />
Slide to open<br />
(handed right)<br />
EC 92/58 EEC<br />
Stretcher<br />
1 2 2096 MR Also available in our<br />
pocket guide format.<br />
See pages 105-106.<br />
1 2 2095 MR Also available in our<br />
pocket guide format.<br />
See pages 105-106.<br />
1 2 1212 RW<br />
Guidance Signs<br />
Also available in our<br />
pocket guide format.<br />
See pages 105-106.<br />
1 2 3 2161 NR<br />
Also available in our<br />
pocket guide format.<br />
See pages 105-106.<br />
1 2 3 1324 NR<br />
1 2 1754 NR<br />
The Chemicals (Hazard Information and<br />
Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2009<br />
Chemical symbols, categories & definitions.<br />
Explosive<br />
SYMBOL<br />
SYMBOL<br />
LETTER<br />
CATEGORY<br />
OF DANGER<br />
INDICATION<br />
OF DANGER<br />
IF DIFFERENT<br />
TO CATEGORY<br />
DEFINITION<br />
E<br />
O<br />
F+<br />
F<br />
T+<br />
T<br />
Xn<br />
C<br />
Xi<br />
Xn<br />
Xi<br />
T<br />
Xn<br />
T<br />
Xn<br />
T<br />
Xn<br />
(R10)<br />
Oxidizing<br />
Extremely<br />
Flammable<br />
Highly<br />
Flammable<br />
Flammable<br />
Very Toxic<br />
Toxic<br />
Harmful<br />
Corrosive<br />
Irritant<br />
Sensitising<br />
(inhalation)<br />
Harmful<br />
Sensitising<br />
(skin contact)<br />
Irritant<br />
Toxic<br />
Harmful<br />
Carcinogenic<br />
Category 1 & 2<br />
Category 3<br />
Mutagenic<br />
Category 1 & 2<br />
Category 3<br />
Toxic for<br />
Reproduction<br />
Category 1 & 2<br />
Category 3<br />
Dangerous for the<br />
environment<br />
Dangerous for<br />
the environment<br />
Toxic<br />
Harmful<br />
Toxic<br />
Harmful<br />
Chemicals which may react exothermically without atmospheric oxygen, quickly evolving gases, and which under defined test conditions<br />
detonate, quickly deflagrate or upon heating explode when partially confined.<br />
Chemicals which give rise to a highly exothermic reaction in contact with other substances, particularly flammable substances.<br />
(a) Liquids having an extremely low flashpoint (below 0°C) and low boiling point (≤35°C).<br />
(b) Gaseous substances and preparations which are flammable in contact with air at ambient temperature and pressure.<br />
(a) Chemicals which may become hot and finally catch fire in contact with air at ambient temperature without any application of energy.<br />
(b) Solids which readily catch fire after brief contact with a source of ignition, and which continue to burn or be consumed after the removal<br />
of that source.<br />
(c) Liquids having a very low flashpoint (≤ 21°C) but not classified as extremely flammable.<br />
(d) Chemicals which evolve dangerous quantities of highly flammable gases when in contact with water or damp air.<br />
Liquids of low flashpoint ( 21°C, ≤ 55°C), unless they are not combustible<br />
Chemicals which in very low quantities cause death or acute or chronic damage to health when inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through<br />
the skin.<br />
Chemicals which in low quantities cause death or acute or chronic damage to health.<br />
Chemicals which may cause death or acute or chronic damage to health.<br />
Chemicals which, on contact with living tissues, may destroy them.<br />
Non-corrosive chemicals which, through immediate, prolonged or repeated contact with the skin or mucous membrane, may cause<br />
inflammation.<br />
Chemicals capable of eliciting a hypersensitisation such that further exposure produces allergic reaction.<br />
Chemicals capable of eliciting a hypersensitisation such that further exposure produces allergic reaction.<br />
Chemicals which, if they are inhaled or ingested or if they penetrate the skin, may cause or increase the incidence of cancer.<br />
Category 1: Substances known to be carcinogenic to man.<br />
Category 2: Substances which should be regarded as if they are carcinogenic to man (based on strong evidence from animal studies, etc.)<br />
Category 3: Substances which are possibly carcinogenic to man, but in respect of which there is insufficient information to make a satisfactory<br />
assessment.<br />
Chemicals which, if they are inhaled or ingested, or if they penetrate the skin. May induce heritable genetic defects or increase their incidence.<br />
Category 1: Substances known to be mutagenic to man.<br />
Category 2: Substances which should be regarded as if they are mutagenic to man.<br />
Category 3: Substances which cause concern to man owing to possible mutagenic effects.<br />
Substances and preparations which may produce or increase the incidence of non-heritable adverse effects in the progeny and/or an<br />
impairment in reproductive capabilities.<br />
Category 1: Substances known to impair fertility or to cause developmental toxicity in humans.<br />
Category 2: Substances which should be treated as impairing fertility or as causing developmental toxicity in humans.<br />
Category 3: Substances which give rise to concern for impaired fertility or for possible developmental toxicity in humans.<br />
Chemicals which, were they to enter into the environment, would (or may) present an immediate or delayed danger for one or more<br />
components of the environment.<br />
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The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988<br />
The Control of Substances<br />
Hazardous to Health<br />
Regulations 2002<br />
Premises where work involves the storage use or production of substances<br />
hazardous to health<br />
Almost every substance which may cause harm to health by whatever<br />
method and in whatever way<br />
Duty of prevention or adequate control of risk to health on employers <strong>AND</strong><br />
the self-employed<br />
Assessment of health risks to employees and others on the premises Use<br />
of personal protective equipment when prevention or control by other<br />
means is not reasonably practicable Monitoring of the exposure to hazard<br />
of employees and others on the premises Information and training in<br />
control methods of those exposed to hazard Health surveillance of<br />
AFFECT<br />
COVER<br />
IMPOSE<br />
REQUI<br />
EMPLOYERS MUST<br />
Assess health risks to employees and others on the premises Lay down procedures<br />
to control and monitor unavoidable exposure to substances which may harm the<br />
health of employees and others on the premises<br />
EMPLOYEES MUST<br />
Make full and proper use of any control measure, personal protective equipment<br />
(PPE) or facility provided<br />
This includes: Wearing PPE in the proper manner Storing PPE in the<br />
appropriate place provided Removing PPE which could cause<br />
contamination before eating, drinking or smoking Practising a high<br />
standard of personal hygiene and making proper use of facilities provided<br />
Report any defects found in the control measures PPE or facilities provided to the<br />
employer immediately Make themselves available for health surveillance when<br />
required and provide information about their health to the medical adviser or doctor<br />
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The Control of Substances<br />
Hazardous to Health<br />
Regulations 2002<br />
AFFECT Premises where work involves the storage use or production of substances hazardous to health COVER Almost every substance which may cause<br />
harm to health by whatever method and in whatever way IMPOSE Duty of prevention or adequate control of risk to health on employers <strong>AND</strong> the self-employed<br />
REQUIRE Assessment of health risks to employees and others on the premises Use of personal protective equipment when prevention or control by other<br />
means is not reasonably practicable Monitoring of the exposure to hazard of employees and others on the premises Information and training in control<br />
methods of those exposed to hazard Health surveillance of employees exposed to hazard<br />
An outline of the Regulations<br />
For detail see COSHH Regulations 2002 and HSC General COSHH Approved Code of Practice 1995 Carcinogens ACOP and Biological Agents ACOP and/or contact<br />
the Health and Safety Executive<br />
1. Citation and Commencement: States that the Regulations may be cited as The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 and came into<br />
force on 21st November 2002.<br />
2. Interpretation: Contains definitions of the expressions contained in the Regulations including the meaning of "substance hazardous to health".<br />
3. Duties under these Regulations: States that the Regulations (except 10 and 11) apply to the self-employed as to employers and employees and the<br />
employer's duties to employees also extend to any others who may be affected by the employer's work.<br />
4. Prohibitions relating to certain substances: Prohibits certain substances and articles described or defined in the regulation and in Schedule 2 of the<br />
Regulations.<br />
5. Application of Regulations 6 to 13: Excludes from the effects of Regulations 6 - 13 (inclusive) certain cases of exposure to substances hazardous to health.<br />
6. Assessment of health risks created by work involving substances hazardous to health: Requires employers to make suitable and sufficient assessment<br />
of health risks and of steps required to comply with the Regulations before any work is carried on, and to review the assessment regularly and whenever<br />
appropriate. Assessments should in most cases be recorded and employees informed.<br />
7. Prevention or control of exposure hazardous to health: Imposes on employer the duty to prevent, or if not reasonably practicable, to adequately control,<br />
the exposure of employees to substances hazardous to health, and preferably by means other than the provision of personal protective equipment (PPE).<br />
Where PPE is the only reasonably practicable means of prevention or control, then the employer has a duty to provide PPE suitable for the purpose and<br />
complying with relevant directives. Special measures are laid down to control exposure to carcinogens. Further provisions dealing with the control of<br />
exposure to biological agents are set out in detail in Schedule 3.<br />
8. Use of control measures etc.: Where control measures or PPE or other facilities are provided, the employer must try to ensure that they are properly used<br />
or applied Employees are required to make full and proper use of them, take steps to return them to the proper place after use and report any defect to the<br />
employer.<br />
9. Maintenance, examination and test of control measures etc.: Where control measures or PPE are provided the employer must ensure that they are<br />
maintained so as to operate effectively and in the cases of engineering controls and of equipment, regularly and thoroughly tested and records kept (for at<br />
least 5 years) of such examinations and tests and of any repairs carried out. PPE must be maintained in a clean condition.<br />
10. Monitoring exposure at the workplace: Employers must ensure a suitable procedure for monitoring, by means of valid and suitable hygiene techniques,<br />
and recording, the exposure of employees to substances hazardous to health, where this is necessary to ensure the adequate control of such exposure, or<br />
to protect the health of employees. Records of monitoring to be kept for at least 5 years (or 40 in the case of identifiable employees).<br />
11. Health Surveillance: Employers must provide suitable health surveillance for employees where appropriate for the protection of health, and ensure that<br />
records are kept for at least 40 years.<br />
12. Information, instruction and training for persons who may be exposed to substances hazardous to health: Employers must provide any employees, and<br />
so far as is reasonably practicable, others on the premises, who may be exposed to substances hazardous to health in the course of the employer's work,<br />
with such information instruction and training as required to make them aware of the risks to health created by such exposure and precautions which should<br />
be taken. Information on the results of monitoring and collective results of health surveillance must be provided to employees.<br />
13. Arrangements to deal with accidents, incidents and emergencies: In order to protect the health of his employees the employer shall ensure that procedures<br />
and warning systems are in place and in the event of an accident immediate steps are taken to mitigate the effects and restore the situation to normal.<br />
14. Provisions relating to certain fumigations: Applies to certain fumigations which may not be undertaken without specific notifications first being made.<br />
15. Exemption certificates: Subject to certain provisions, the HSE may in writing certify the exemption for a period of any person or substance, or class of<br />
person or substance, from any or some of the requirements or prohibitions in the Regulations.<br />
16. Exemptions relating to the Ministry of Defence: For details see the full text of the regulations and the ACOPs.<br />
17. Extension outside Great Britain: Provides for the Regulations to apply equally to any work outside Great Britain to which certain Sections of the Health<br />
and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (the 1974 Act) apply.<br />
18. Revocations and savings: For details see the full text of the Regulations and the ACOPs.<br />
19. Extension of meaning of “work”: For the purposes of Part 1 of the 1974 Act “work” includes any activity involving the consignment storage or use of<br />
biological agents listed in Part V of Schedule 3 of the Regulations. “Employer” in Schedule 3 paras 12 & 13 includes any person carrying on such activity.<br />
20. Modification of Section 3(2) of the 1974 Act: Widens the scope of the general duty in S 3(2) when it relates to activities involving the consignment storage<br />
or use of biological agents.<br />
21. Defence: When prosecuted for an offence in contravening these Regulations, a person who can prove that he took all reasonable precautions and<br />
exercised due diligence to avoid contravention will have a defence.<br />
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P.O.F. can be<br />
overlaminated<br />
on any<br />
aluminium or plastic<br />
sign. It allows:<br />
• Easier removal of graffiti.<br />
• Resistance to scuffs.<br />
• UV protection - anti fade.<br />
• Easier to clean<br />
• Extends life of sign<br />
Protect your signs...<br />
use P.O.F.<br />
page<br />
HAVE YOU<br />
SEEN?<br />
Pocket<br />
Guides<br />
GO TO<br />
105-106<br />
pages<br />
Sign size coding is made up in most cases of 2<br />
letters. The first letter indicates the length, the<br />
second indicates the height.<br />
For example, if the sign size is RG, the sign will<br />
be 600mm length x 200mm height.<br />
Here is a complete list of letters with<br />
corresponding sizes.<br />
A = 70mm F = 150mm L = 350mm R = 600mm W = 900mm<br />
B = 75mm G = 200mm M = 400mm S = 650mm X = 950mm<br />
C = 80mm H = 210mm N = 450mm T = 685mm Y = 1200mm<br />
D = 100mm J = 250mm P = 500mm U = 750mm<br />
E = 125mm K = 300mm Q = 550mm V = 850mm
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